Category: In the Garden

Meeting a Mydas Fly

Jul 15, 2024 | In the Garden

Conducting summer camps at the South Carolina Botanical Garden affords much more time to explore the grounds and make new discoveries alongside the young participants. On the Tuesday of our first...

Question of the Week – TSWV

Jul 10, 2024 | In the Garden

What is going on with this Roma tomato? The tie-dye appearance of this tomato is due to it being infected by tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). TSWV is an important virus of tomato, pepper, eggplant,...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 8, 2024

Jul 9, 2024 | In the Garden

Scattered rain this past weekend brought some much needed relief to parts of the state. Insect pressure remains high in some places, and disease pressure is climbing. Harvest of several summer crops...

Hummingbird Favorite: Pentas

Jul 8, 2024 | In the Garden

Every spring, I visit local garden centers, searching for colorful flowers that attract hummingbirds. I like to combine these flowers in containers and place them where I can watch hummingbirds...

Question of the Week – Rocky Shoals Spider Lily

Jul 3, 2024 | In the Garden

What is this flower that was found growing on a rock in the middle of a river? This is a rocky shoals spider lily (Hymenocallis coronaria). This species is endemic to the Southeast and grows only in...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 1, 2024

Jul 2, 2024 | In the Garden

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Independence Day later this week! Parts of the state received some much-needed rain over the past several days. Hot weather is causing many crops to come to...

This Month in Your Garden – July 2024

Jul 1, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt Water is essential. This time of year can bring inconsistent rainfall, and with the heat, supplemental irrigation may be needed. Make sure to water deeply...

Question of the Week – Pink Lemonade Blueberry

Jun 26, 2024 | In the Garden

What is wrong with these blueberries? This week was a trick question. Nothing is wrong with these blueberries! This is a variety called Pink Lemonade that, when fully ripe, has a deep pink color. I...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- June 24, 2024

Jun 25, 2024 | In the Garden

The heat continues throughout the state. Small fruits and peaches are being harvested in great quantities as disease and insect issues continue to develop in certain vegetable crops. See details...

Am I Venomous or Poisonous?

Jun 24, 2024 | In the Garden

“Is this snake poisonous?” I get asked this question a lot, and my answer is no. The snake isn’t poisonous, but it could be venomous. One of my biggest pet peeves is when a TV commercial or movie...

Stokes Aster

Jun 20, 2024 | In the Garden

Would you like to add another native plant to your perennial or pollinator garden? One of my favorites is Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis). It’s part of the Asteraceae family and is native to the...

Question of the Week – Morning Glory Prominent Caterpillar

Jun 19, 2024 | In the Garden

What kind of caterpillar is feeding on this buckeye leaf? This is the caterpillar of the morning glory prominent moth (Schizura ipomaeae). While the adult moth is rather nondescript, the caterpillar...